I talk to many people who tell me that they don't "get" Disneyland, and how people can be "all into it'.
As someone who grew up in Southern California that is kind of hard to imagine.
For me, going to Disneyland was as much a part of growing up as going to Grandmas house, or the beach, or shopping for school clothes...
That said, going to Disneyland now isn't about re-living my youth.
I take my daughter to the theme park to experience just that, the theme(s) of the place. The Imagineers at Disney go to pain staking lengths to ensure that every detail of an attraction is well thought out, and sorted before anyone sets eyes on it. It is that attention to detail that allows the visitor to become immersed in the experience.
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The Columbia ©Mike Vega 2012
400asa B/W 35mm film
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I wouldn't call it escapism, but spending a day or evening at Disneyland with family or friends can be somewhat of a re-charging experience. You are in a place where your only requirement is to enjoy being there. You are free to experience as much or as little of the entertainment as you like. That coupled with the myriad images and scenes created and re-created with exacting detail can be captivating.
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Point Mugu Tattoo Gift Shop
Disney's California Adventure
©Mike Vega 2012
400asa B/W 35mm film
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These things coupled with the right attitude can make for an oasis in the middle of the sprawling Southern California suburbs today, just as it has for decades.
Whether you are seeking thrills, or stepping back in time, the park is what you make it.
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The Riverboat Mark Twain
©Mike Vega
400asa B/W 35mm film
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Some of my favorite times at the park are spent between hustling to rides and deciding what to do next...
Those moments when you see the people and the park as one entity, inseparable and complimentary.
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| Paradise Pier at Disney's California Adventure Park ©Mike Vega 400asa B/W 35mm film |
-Mike
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